English · Adjectives
sharper
/ˈʃɑːrpər/
[/ˈʃɑːrpər/]
comparative of sharp
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'sharp'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more sharp than the other.
Example
This knife is sharper than that one.
This knife is sharper than that one.
Etymology
From 'sharp' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.